KCET 2025: Exam Day Guidelines, Dress Code, Shift Timings, Do's and Don'ts
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )
Exam On - 23 Apr '26 - 24 Apr '26
Karnataka Examination Authority will conduct the KCET 2025 exam on April 16 & 17. KCET 2025 Kannada language exam for KCET 2025 will be conducted on April 15. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET hall ticket 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. Check KCET 2025 exam day guidelines, dress code, exam timings and other details here.
KCET 2025 Exam: Karnataka Examination Authority is going to conduct the KCET exam 2025 on April 16 & 17. KEA will conduct the KCET exam for Kannada language on April 18. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to follow all the KCET 2025 exam day guidelines and instructions at the time of appearing in the exam. Candidates are also advised to KCET dress code 2025. KEA conducts KCET 2025 exam in two sessions – forenoon and afternoon. KCET exam 2025 shift 1 exam will be conducted from 10:30 AM to 11:50 AM while shift 2 will be conducted from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM. On the exam day, applicants need to carry their KCET admit card 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof. Check KCET 2025 dress code, exam day guidelines, exam timings and other details here.
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Latest Updates:
- KCET admit card 2025 released at kea.kar.nic.in; Direct link
- KCET 2025 application form released at kea.kar.nic.in; Direct link
- KEA KCET exam date 2025 announced at kea.kar.nic.in
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- KCET Exam Timing 2025
- KCET Dress Code 2025
- KCET 2025 Exam – Do’s
- KCET Exam 2025 - Don'ts
- KCET Hall Ticket 2025
KCET Exam Timing 2025
Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET 2025 exam timing in the official notification. KEA conducts the KCET exam 2025 in two sessions – Forenoon and Afternoon. Applicants appearing in the exam must appear as per the slot mentioned in the KCET admit card 2025. The authorities will not allow any candidate to appear in the KCET exam other than the slot mentioned in the hall ticket. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
| Date |
Timing |
Subject |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2025 |
10:30 AM to 11:50 AM |
Biology |
| 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM |
Mathematics |
|
| April 17, 2025 |
10:30 AM to 11:50 AM |
Physics |
| 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM |
Chemistry |
Commonly asked questions
The exam body released the exam dates for the KCET 2026 on its official website. As per the dates, the test will be conducted on April 23-24, 2026.
- Visit - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on UGCET and login using QR scan
- Capture photo and verify OTP
- Pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 750
- Once payment is sucessful, candidates can participate in counselling process.
- Select category, to do KCET option entry.
- Enter list of colleges and courses on right side (rank them in your desired order)
- Rearrange and once you are satified
- Save and submit the KCET options.
KCET Dress Code 2025
Karnataka Examination Authority does not mention the KCET dress code in the official notification. However, applicants are advised to avoid wearing clothes with large buttons, caps, pendant, any kind of jewelry, thick sole shoes and others. As per the KCET dress code, Nose pins, Chains/necklaces are also not allowed inside KCET exam entre. Candidates are advised to adhere to the KCET 2025 dress code to avoid any kind of problem at the time of appearing in the exam. Candidates are advised to wear light color clothes with less pockets. Female applicants are advised to avoid wearing jeans, leggings and kurtis during the exam.
KCET 2025 Exam – Do’s
Applicants are advised to follow all the important guidelines and instructions provided below at the time of appearing in the KCET 2025 exam.
- Candidates are advised to reach the KCET exam centre atleast 45 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
- It is compulsory to carry KCET hall ticket 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.
- Applicants have to report at the exam centre as per the slot mentioned in the KCET admit card.
- It is advisable to strictly adhere to the KCET dress code.
- Do not carry any restricted items like mobile phones, calculators, pagers, smart watches and others inside the exam hall.
- Do not leave the exam centre before the conclusion of KCET 2025 exam.
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KCET Exam 2025 - Don'ts
- Carrying restricted items like calculators, mathematical/Log tables, pagers, cell phones, watches, any other electronic gadgets and loose sheets of paper into the examination hall is strictly prohibited.
- Applicants are not allowed to leave the KCET exam centre before the conclusion of the exam.
- Do not try to make nuisance during the KCET 2025 exam.
- Do not touch the keyboard while attempting the KCET exam. The authorities will not allow candidates to use the keyboard during KCET exam 2025.
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KCET Hall Ticket 2025
Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2025 admit card online at the official website. Successfully registered candidates can download the KCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in. The credentials required to download the KCET hall ticket are the application number and password. Candidates must note that KCET 2025 admit card is available online only. KEA will not send KCET admit card through email ID or any other mode. Along with the KCET admit card, applicants also need to carry one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
Yes, there is a major difference between the two. The students who manage to secure a seat in BE through counseling in Sapthagiri College of Engineering under KCET are able to save on fees as these are government-regulated fees. On the contrary, students who secure seats under Management quota are e
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
KCET is the most accepting entrance exam in the top Nursing colleges in Bangalore. Some of the top private colleges are mentioned below with their cost -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences | INR 20,000 |
| Krupanidhi College of Nursing | INR 74,000 |
| The Oxford College of Nursing | INR 90,000 |
| St. Theresas College of Nursing | INR 25,000 |
| The Karnataka College of Nursing | INR 20,000 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, KCET is not a mandatory entrance exam for Jain College, Jayanagar BBA admissions. The institute selects candidates based on merit in Class 12 board exams only.
Thus, all candidates who have cleared their Class 12 board exams are qualified to apply for Jain College, Jayanagar BBA course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Listed below are some of the top KCET accepting Aeronautical Engineering colleges in Bangalore with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology | INR 9 lakh |
| Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering | INR 15 lakh |
| AMC Engineering College | INR 7.54 lakh |
| Gopalan College of Engineering and Management | INR 7.44 lakh |
| M.V.J. College of Engineering | INR 10.3 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Listed below are the top KCET accepting BTech colleges in Mysore with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| The National Institute of Engineering | INR 2.83 Lacs - INR 5.16 lakh |
| JSS Science and Technology University | INR 3.86 Lacs - INR 10.46 lakh |
| Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering | INR 3.86 Lacs - INR 14 lakh |
| ATME College of Engineering | INR 3.86 Lacs - INR 7.44 lakh |
| University of Mysore | INR 21,400 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Hi.For KCET-based B.Tech Food Technology admission, you must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology (PCB/PCMB) with at least 50-60% aggregate marks. Thanks
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Answered 3 weeks ago
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Answered 3 weeks ago
The annual family income must be below INR 8 Lacs to claim the EWS reservation benefits.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Economically Weaker Sections (General Merit only) are allocated a 10% reservation in KCET.
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Yes, if their parents declared Karnataka as their hometown when joining the service.
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